• Gender: Male
• Age: 54
• Designation: Head Operation
• Highest Education Level: Diploma
• Notice Period: 60  Days
• Work Experience: 31.9 Year(s)

Education

Diploma: Manufacturing Management Ahmedabad Management Association - Ahmedabad in 1996-08 - 1997-03
Diploma Engineering: Plastics from Govt Polytechnic - Ahmedabad in 1988-09 - 1993-03

Skill Sets

Manufacturing Operations Management
Business Development
Change Management
Project Management
Cost Estimation, Savings & Reduction
Process Improvement
Training & Mentoring
Operations Oversight
Product Development
Lean Manufacturing
Plant & Service Layout
Technical Support and Assistance
Team Management
Plastics
Rigid Packaging
PET
Caps & Closures

Work Experience

Head Operation
Jan - 2016 to Present - 2020
Company Profile: first PET preform manufacturer from soil of Qatar.

Manufacturing of,
- PET preform for various product segment like water, juice, milk, edible oil, CSD-
- Closures for water, edible oil
- PET bottles for juice, milk, edible oil
- PET Jars
Job Profile:
Over all activities related to Factory Operation & Manufacturing
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Liaison with Govt. Agencies & Bank
Purchase & Vendor Development

Plant Head - Production & Technical
Sep - 2012 to Dec - 2016
Company Profile: PET preform manufacturing unit situated in western region of India.

Preforms manufactured are mainly for water, RTD juice, CSD, edible oil segment.
Job Profile:
Techno–Commercial plant functions viz. Production Planning, Process & Waste Control, Inventory Control & Sourcing, Customer Support, Product Development, Equipment Sourcing, Vendor Development, Supply Chain & Logistics, Facility Management, Safety, Team Building, etc
Manage quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.

2010-12 - 2012-08 Head - Technical
Plenco Closures Pvt Ltd, Silvassa, U.T. of D. & N. H.
Reporting to Managing Director

Responsibilities
Technical activities viz. Production Planning, Process Control & Quality
Assurance, Raw Material Sourcing, Spares Inventory Control & Sourcing,
Customer Support, Supply Chain & Logistics, Operational Safety, etc.
Technical developments - projects related to all group companies
Product development
Localized development of machine – mould part for improving cost
efficiency

2009-11 - 2010-12 Head - Plastic Closure Section
Metal Crown Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to Managing Director & GM
Responsibilities
General Techno – commercial activities of Plastics division viz. production
planning & control, quality assurance, raw material sourcing, inventory
control, customer support, equipment sourcing & validation, team
development & training
Core management team member
Technical / engineering responsibility for all departments including Crown
division.

2006-12 - 2009-09 Factory Manager
Plenco Closures Pvt Ltd, Silvassa, U.T. of D. & N. H.
Reporting to Managing Director
Responsibilities
Overall production responsibilities of Closure manufacturing unit
Localize development of machine – mould spares & parts.

1998-02 - 2006-11 Sr Technical Manager
Parle Agro Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, Maharastra
Reporting to Technical Director
Responsibilities
Plastic packaging manufacturing for own & franchisee units
Design & development of PET bottles, PET preform, sales promotional
products
Commissioning of new equipment's at own & franchisee units
Equipment's sourcing & validating
Technical support for group companies, franchisees & customers
Sales & marketing of preform and closures
Raw material sourcing, purchase budgeting

1996-05 - 1998-01 Production In charge
Shivam India Plastopack, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Manufacturing of blow moulded PE containers (0.25 ml to 15.0 Ltr)

1995-06 - 1996-03 Maintenance In-charge
Natco Polyplast Ltd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Maintaining & setting of EBM machines (05 Ltr to 120 Ltr)

1993-08 - 1995-05 Residence Engineer
RanaSons, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Installation of moulding (EBM, IMM) machines & technical service support to
customers

Achievements
Blow mould with in-built working mechanism for making PET edible bottle with
lateral handles on standard blowing platform
Resolved RGB closure issue through consumer testing. Member for development team in creating - launching first full sleeve labeled
bottle in India
Instrumental in developing many iconic bottle designs in Indian market, like
Appy Fizz, Frooti, Bailley, etc.
Rearranging services lay-out enabling 40% capacity addition with existing
service set up
Excellence Award for Indigenous Innovator for year 2004. Was also nominated
for Excellence Award for most cost conscious for same year.
Successfully implemented in multiple neck conversion from preform moulds to
filling blocks
Manufacturing lubricant closure & measuring cup on SACMI CCM
Adapting standard PET blowing machine for making heat set bottles
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit
margins
State topper in Plastics Engineering course.

Determined and responsible Operations Head with more than 27 years of success boosting efficiency and
streamlining procedures for Rigid Plastics and beverage packaging industry. Focused on smoothly
overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Effectively balance targets with resources and
optimize long-term success.
Accomplished and creative Executive Manager possessing multifaceted experience and proven ability
to re-energize and restructure organizations; develop strategic initiatives and capture emerging business
opportunities. Results-oriented, decisive leader adept at forging lucrative relationships with key partners,
vendors and clients. Recognized for turning around struggling company operations to achieve sustained
growth.